Second Sherwood Kohl's shoplifting suspects pleads guilty

Summary: The second of five suspects accused in connection with a December 2013 shoplifting spree in Sherwood has been convicted and sentenced in Washington County Circuit Court.

The case: About 3:45 p.m. on Dec. 22, Sherwood Police officers responded to Kohl's, 16685 S.W. 12th St., after security officers reported seeing five people drive off in a vehicle with unpaid-for items. Police arrested Mark R. Avery, 35, Eric C. Edwards, 42, Crystal M. Kellerhals, 30, Tony A. Landis, 28 and Koralee E. Norwood, 28 on accusations of theft and conspiracy to commit theft. Landis was also accused of carrying a concealed weapon. Police reportedly found stolen items in the vehicle and on some of the suspects.

Update: On March 21, Landis pleaded guilty to one count of carrying a concealed weapon. Avery already pleaded guilty back on Dec. 30 and was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 1 1/2 years of probation.

Sentence: Landis was sentenced to 1 1/2 years of probation and 40 hours of community service. Landis must pay $200 in fines and $406 in attorney's fees.

What's next: On Jan. 21, Kellerhals failed to appear for a hearing and on Feb. 14, Norwood failed to appear for a pre-trial conference; their releases were revoked and warrants issued for their arrests. Norwood on March 28 forfeited $5,000 to the state in security for violating terms of her release, according to court records. Edwards, originally scheduled for trial March 28, has had the date reset to May 15.